How To Fix 61031 - Material data of component & & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Material data of component & & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61031 - Material data of component & & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 61031, which states "Material data of component & & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of production planning or when working with bills of materials (BOMs) in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary material data for a specific component in the BOM or routing.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material for the component is not created or is incomplete in the Material Master.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may reference a component that does not have the required data maintained.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may not be maintained for the specific plant or storage location being used.
  Inactive or Deleted Material: The material might have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Missing Views: Required views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, or Sales) in the Material Master may not be maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 to display the material master for the component mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01.
  If it exists but is incomplete, update the necessary views using MM02.
  
  
  
  Verify BOM Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and check if the component is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the component is valid and that the BOM is active.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is maintained for the specific plant you are working with. You can check this in the Material Master under the relevant plant view.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Materials:
  
  If the material is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Material Master and BOM management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 61031 in SAP.